For most of us, relief of a headache or minor aches and pains is as simple as popping a few Advil or Tylenol. Yet for those adverse to over-the-counter pain meds, or who suffer from long-term chronic pain, more natural and alternative remedies may be in order.

Where to begin? Here is a quick run-down of several alternative pain-relief products…and what advice experts have to give about them.

Willow Bark

You may be surprised to know that aspirin is more-or-less willow bark tea condensed into a tablet. Salicin is the active pain-relieving ingredient found in the bark of white willow trees.

For centuries, patients were told to chew the willow bar k itself to relieve pain and reduce fever. Now, you can purchase a dried herbal mix that can be brewed into a tea, or purchase the ground bark in a capsule. It can be used to treat arthritis, back pain, headaches and other conditions. Experts caution, however, that willow bark mix can slow down your kidneys, and could be harmful to children.

Turmeric

The spice that gives curry its color and flavor contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Many doctors believe that the compound can protect the body from free radicals that damage cells and body tissue. Some arthritis patients have used turmeric as a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent. It is relatively safe and gentle compared to willow bark.

Cloves

The active pain-relief ingredient in cloves is eugenol, which is found in some over-the-counter pain salves and lotions. Cloves may be used to relieve headaches, toothaches and arthritis.

There are a few mild dangers. Dentists caution that while a small amount of clove oil can alleviate oral pain, too strong a solution may hurt your gums. Use moderation, and consult your dentist before applying clove oil in any non-diluted form.

Future Research Possibilities

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Hexarelin is classified as a peptide which helps in aiding performance-enhancing benefits. Many people actually overlook hexarelin and it is one of the more underrated peptides, however that shouldn’t be the case. Understanding the peptide and its benefits can really help a person gain benefits from it.

Instead of acting like a growth hormone, hexarelin helps in the production of it. Studies conducted have shown that hexarelin can increase the density of bone mineral, fat loss, mitosis and meiosis amongst other things.

Benefits of Hexarelin

Helps reduce fat

Improves condition of the skin

Improves lean body mass

Improves condition of the heart tissues

How it works?

Hexarelin acts like a catalyst to help circulate hormones in the body. Similar to what GHRP-6 does. However, unlike GHRP-6 it does not make users hungry. Not only does hexarelin promote the circulation and levels of growth hormones. It also blocks off somatostatin which happens to be the main cause inhibits the release of growth hormones.

Tests on hexarelin have shown an increase in plasma concentration after the injecting of the peptide. Just few hours after there was an increase in the levels of growth hormones.

The peptide is quite strong and is considered to be one of the strongest in terms of aiding the release of growth hormones. There are still research being conducted on the peptide as more and more benefits are discovered.

Long-term effects of hexarelin

A study conducted evaluated the impact of hexarelin in the long term. For a period of 16 weeks hexarelin therapy was given to a group of participants. The purpose of the study was to see the impact it had on bone mineral density and body composition. The study concluded that after the therapy there was a considerable change in growth hormones during the period of the study. It however could not conclude the actual benefit of the peptide on bone mineral density and body composition.

Side-effects of hexarelin

Introducing hexarelin to your body may cause some side effects since it is …